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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.40, 21.60 and 6.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.40, 21.60 and 6.39 is: 9.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.40 : 21.60 = 6.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.40/21.60 = 6.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.40x = 21.60 × 6.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.40x = 138.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138.02/14.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.59

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